sion

(noun)

noun

1. originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

Definition categories: location

2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

Similar word(s): israel

Definition categories: location

3. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

Similar word(s): utopia

Definition categories: thought